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Taiwo Awoniyi Foundation feeds thousands in Ilorin
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi extended his support to his community in Ilorin on Friday, as the Taiwo Awoniyi Foundation distributed various food items to thousands of people. The philanthropic initiative, carried out in the spirit of Ramadan and Lent, brought immense relief to beneficiaries, who were largely women and men. Awoniyi’s foundation has been at the forefront of supporting…
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Oyo to partner Netherlands on waste management, circular economy
The Oyo State Government is set to collaborate with the Kingdom of the Netherlands to enhance waste management and promote a circular economy aiming for sustainable environmental practices. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, disclosed this during a high-level meeting between the ministry and representatives from the Dutch government. A statement by the Commissioner for Information and…
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Oyo Speaker concludes working visit, inspects key projects in Ibarapa East LG
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has concluded a working visit to his constituency in Ibarapa East Local Government, where he assessed the progress of some ongoing projects. The visit was aimed at determining the next steps to ensure the projects are completed efficiently and effectively, in order to bring benefits to the…
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Aleshinloye Market inferno: Olubadan proffers solution to incessant fire outbreaks
By Adejayan Gbenga The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Friday urged stakeholders managing markets in Oyo State to implement effective safety measures and protocols to prevent disasters that lead to loss of lives and property. He emphasized that proactive safety measures are the most effective way to avert such tragic incidents. The monarch made the call while reacting…
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Iftar: Abiodun eulogises Tinubu, says prices of goods coming down
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his bold and audacious steps in removing subsidies and ensuring that market forces determine the exchange rates and not the government. Abiodun said the bold move by the President is already paying off with the downward trend in the prices of food, fuel, and inflation, especially…
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Woman jumps into Lagos lagoon
By Adeola Ogunrinde An unidentified woman has been confirmed dead after jumping into the lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge on Thursday. Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this on Friday, stating that the incident prompted a swift response from the Marine Police stationed in the area. He explained that the woman’s body was later recovered at the…
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Kwara Govt screens 400 residents for kidney diseases
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Chief Medical Director of Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH), Dr. AbdulKadir Ahmed Bola, has reaffirmed the hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare services as 400 residents were screened for kidney diseases. The screening was conducted in commemoration of World Kidney Day 2025, themed “Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health.” The…
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Osun Amotekun denies partisanship, death claims amid recruitment protest
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun Amotekun Corps has denied allegations of partisanship in its recent recruitment exercise, dismissing claims that the selection process favored a particular political party as baseless and misleading. The controversy arose when some recruited individuals staged a protest outside the NYSC orientation camp in Ede, alleging that they had been replaced by members of the…
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Lagos First Lady celebrates successful pilgrimage, urges commitment to righteousness
By Adeola Ogunrinde Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, the First Lady of Lagos State, has celebrated the successful completion of the 2024 pilgrimage to the Holy Lands of Israel and the Kingdom of Jordan. She joined the first and second batches of Lagos State pilgrims in a Thanksgiving Service held at the Chapel of Christ The Light, Alausa, Ikeja, on Thursday,…
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Oyo govt trains 1,950 farmers
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Oyo State Government has commenced a capacity-building program for 1,950 farmers across the 33 Local Government areas of the State. The program, according to the Government was part of its effort to ensure food security and create a sustainable agricultural ecosystem that boosts food production in Nigeria. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister…
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